Alabama Living: Newstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/35602015-03-25T10:30:00ZAlabama living: Find southern cooking, gardening and decorating tips. Make Alabama and Gulf coast vacation plans. Keep up with southern health issues and living in Alabama at al.com.Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceCool Spaces - Cahoots Cafetag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.155381082015-03-25T10:30:00Z2015-03-25T10:30:03ZRhonda Morris has created a cool space that sets the mood for the town of Hartselle Alabama. Hartselle is a lovely destination for those who enjoy prowling antique shops. Though Cahoots Cafe at 117 Main Street is not an antique shop it overflows with retro pieces from the 1950's & 1960's. Background music from that era also creates an upbeat atmosphere.Bob Gathany | bgathany@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Rhonda Morris has created a cool space that sets the mood for the town of Hartselle Alabama. Hartselle is a lovely destination for those who enjoy prowling antique shops. Though Cahoots Cafe at 117 Main Street is not an antique shop it overflows with retro pieces from the 1950's & 1960's. Background music from that era also creates an upbeat atmosphere.
Kaitlynn Campbell crowned 2015 Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen tag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.154172542015-03-09T14:11:46Z2015-03-12T03:37:47ZIt was the Hayden High School junior's first pageant.
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It was the Hayden High School junior's first pageant.
People & Places: Judge Robert Smith to speak at GSPC Forumtag:www.al.com,2013:/living/index.ssf//3560.98788442013-01-29T16:34:02Z2015-03-06T16:41:15ZMobile County Circuit Court Judge Robert Smith will be the speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the lunch forum at Government Street Presbyterian Church, 300 Government St. AL.com and the Press-Registerhttp://connect.al.com/user/pressreg/index.html
Mobile County Circuit Court Judge Robert Smith will be the speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at the lunch forum at Government Street Presbyterian Church, 300 Government St.
Pro-life, anti-abortion activists plan march, prayer for 40 Days for Life in Huntsvilletag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.153942482015-03-06T16:22:49Z2015-03-06T16:22:09ZThe march Saturday, March 7, 2015, will begin at Highlands Baptist Church, less than a half-mile from the Alabama Women's Center on Sparkman Drive.Kay Campbell | kcampbell@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html
The march Saturday, March 7, 2015, will begin at Highlands Baptist Church, less than a half-mile from the Alabama Women's Center on Sparkman Drive.
Post-WWII steel Lustron home saved from demolition; to be erected as house museumtag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.153932372015-03-06T14:15:48Z2015-03-06T14:31:35ZThe all-steel prefabricated Lustron house was taken apart and stored until a local preservation society can raise the $20,000 needed to erect it as a study centerKelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
The all-steel prefabricated Lustron house was taken apart and stored until a local preservation society can raise the $20,000 needed to erect it as a study center
Pro-gay marriage pastor's church one step closer to disfellowship from Madison Baptist Associationtag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152433402015-02-18T01:37:51Z2015-03-04T22:31:00ZMadison County's Southern Baptist-affiliated leaders will recommend in March 5 called meeting that Weatherly Heights be disfellowshipped by the other 89 member congregations.Kay Campbell | kcampbell@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html
Madison County's Southern Baptist-affiliated leaders will recommend in March 5 called meeting that Weatherly Heights be disfellowshipped by the other 89 member congregations.
7 things to know about Saturday's 27th annual Hospice Chili Challenge in Athenstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.153335612015-02-27T18:44:24Z2015-02-27T18:44:39ZPlanning to attend the 27th annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge and Silent Auction? Here's what you need to know.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
Planning to attend the 27th annual Hospice of Limestone County Chili Challenge and Silent Auction? Here's what you need to know.
'Bigotry Map' of America leaves out several Alabama groups, atheists saytag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.153062532015-02-24T23:29:15Z2015-02-26T15:13:35Z'People in free-thought groups don't begrudge anyone their religions; they just don't want it thrust on them or their children' -- Alabama director of American Atheists.Kay Campbell | kcampbell@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html
'People in free-thought groups don't begrudge anyone their religions; they just don't want it thrust on them or their children' -- Alabama director of American Atheists.
Cool Spaces - The 1841 Mercury Building - a cool place to work past & presenttag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152960472015-02-25T11:00:00Z2015-02-25T17:21:52ZBuilt in 1841 and located at 313 Franklin Street, Huntsville's Mercury Building was home for many years to a weekly publication called The Mercury. Today it is a vibrant hub of design, communication, messaging and creativity.Bob Gathany | bgathany@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Built in 1841 and located at 313 Franklin Street, Huntsville's Mercury Building was home for many years to a weekly publication called The Mercury. Today it is a vibrant hub of design, communication, messaging and creativity.
Happy couples are probably delusional. (Just ask Jill Biden)tag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152585842015-02-19T16:44:40Z2015-02-19T16:48:53ZDo researchers think we actually believe Jill Biden, otherwise known as Mrs. Joe "Close-Talker" Biden, isn't as creeped out as the rest of us when her hubs intimately whispers in the ear of the wife of the Secretary of Defense?Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
Do researchers think we actually believe Jill Biden, otherwise known as Mrs. Joe "Close-Talker" Biden, isn't as creeped out as the rest of us when her hubs intimately whispers in the ear of the wife of the Secretary of Defense?
Stepping Stones offers self-sustaining path out of addiction, homelessness in Huntsvilletag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152508472015-02-18T20:35:51Z2015-02-19T16:15:01ZStepping Stones is run by the residents themselves, who organize in their own houses to set up house rules, regulations and enforcement. The organization helps with jobs and resources.Kay Campbell | kcampbell@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/klcampbel/index.html
Stepping Stones is run by the residents themselves, who organize in their own houses to set up house rules, regulations and enforcement. The organization helps with jobs and resources.
Are Alabamians happy and healthy? See where state falls on national indextag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152578832015-02-19T15:22:40Z2015-02-19T15:22:56ZThese scores were based on overall well-being as well as five categories, which were purpose, social, financial, community and physical. Researchers believe these categories are essential elements of well-being. Amber Sutton | asutton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/AmberAcker/index.html
These scores were based on overall well-being as well as five categories, which were purpose, social, financial, community and physical. Researchers believe these categories are essential elements of well-being.
Do we really need bread and milk? What the memes and experts saytag:www.al.com,2014:/living/index.ssf/3560.121772432014-02-11T18:00:10Z2015-02-18T18:43:23ZOver the past few months, social media has been filled with stories, memes and YouTube videos making a statement about an old phenomenon: the milk-and-bread snow panic.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
Over the past few months, social media has been filled with stories, memes and YouTube videos making a statement about an old phenomenon: the milk-and-bread snow panic.
On this day in 1989, tourists flocked to Alabama town of Fyffe after UFO sightingstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.151814182015-02-11T13:00:47Z2015-02-11T17:10:03ZOn Feb. 11, 1989, several people reported seeing UFOs over Fyffe, Ala. The sightings would become a national story.Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
On Feb. 11, 1989, several people reported seeing UFOs over Fyffe, Ala. The sightings would become a national story.
Alabama's ties to the Lincoln assassination: 3 strange talestag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.151805712015-02-11T13:14:45Z2015-02-11T15:58:58ZDid you know at least four Alabamians were arrested in the wake of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865?Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
Did you know at least four Alabamians were arrested in the wake of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865?
Just married: Alabamians share photos from same-sex ceremonies across the statetag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.151698372015-02-09T17:57:33Z2015-02-09T18:16:28ZA ruling that took effect today ended Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage, and ceremonies took place early with celebrations soon after.Kelsey Stein | kstein@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/kelseystein/index.html
A ruling that took effect today ended Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage, and ceremonies took place early with celebrations soon after.
Auburn University garners spot on Business Insider's '50 Most Underrated Colleges in America'tag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.151100422015-02-02T20:14:24Z2015-02-02T20:14:58ZThe most underrated college in America, according to the list, is New Jersey Institute of Technology. In Alabama, the University of Alabama at Huntsville placed in the 10th spot on the list.Amber Sutton | asutton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/AmberAcker/index.html
The most underrated college in America, according to the list, is New Jersey Institute of Technology. In Alabama, the University of Alabama at Huntsville placed in the 10th spot on the list.
10 strange Alabama discoveries, from a mysterious shipwreck to creepy swamp dollstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.150585352015-01-27T12:30:15Z2015-01-27T12:54:03ZI often come across random articles or tidbits from Alabama history that I find fascinating but that don't really deserve a full story of their own. This week's Odd Travels is a random collection I am calling "strange discoveries."Kelly Kazek | kkazek@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/KKazek/index.html
I often come across random articles or tidbits from Alabama history that I find fascinating but that don't really deserve a full story of their own. This week's Odd Travels is a random collection I am calling "strange discoveries."
What can you do to improve your lawn? Grow some winter weedstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.150308292015-01-25T13:38:36Z2015-01-25T13:39:03ZIf there's any nutrient imbalance in your yard, a good variety of winter weeds will work to ferret out the locked up nutrients.Bill Finchhttp://connect.al.com/user/bfinch/index.html
If there's any nutrient imbalance in your yard, a good variety of winter weeds will work to ferret out the locked up nutrients.
Nurse at Mitchell Cancer Institute becomes cancer patient herselftag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.150237932015-01-22T17:34:49Z2015-01-22T19:16:17ZHofelich was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in her left breast in May. As an oncology nurse, she knew a lot about the treatment of the disease. But being on the receiving end offered a different perspective.Special to the Press-Registerhttp://connect.al.com/user/bamaprspec/index.html
Hofelich was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer in her left breast in May. As an oncology nurse, she knew a lot about the treatment of the disease. But being on the receiving end offered a different perspective.